1930s
Which President single-handedly changed the party on many policy ideas?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Over the past couple of decades since the 30s did the Democrats lean more left or right?
Left.
Which president brought the Democrats back to a more centrist approach?
Bill Clinton.
How did the Democrats shift in the 2010s?
They took a hard-left approach on racial injustice, gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and immigration reform.
Which policy did the Democrats implement that represented the departure from their previous hands-off approach?
The New Deal Policy
What actions did they take to lean more left?
They became bigger supporters of representation for women, minorities, and young people within the party structure.
How did the Democrats take more of a conservative approach?
They reformed health care from welfare to work. They also took more of a conservative approach against crime, changing to a law and order stance.
How did the Democrats take a stance against environmental policies?
They made The New Green Deal to address climate change and economic inequality. They also rejoined international agreements, like the Paris agreement.
What were two examples of the hands-on approach in the New Deal Policy?
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the Works Progress Administration (WPA)
What movement in US history did the party align with in the 70s?
The Feminist Movement.
What's the difference between the 70s and the 90s?
The 90s brought back more of a conservative stance to their views and focused on reforming issues, whereas in the 70s they pushed for social progress.
What was the main focus of Democrats in the early 2010s?
It was to reform healthcare and form the Affordable Care Act also known as Obama Care, and strongly advocated for a single-payer healthcare system.
The Social Security Act of 1935
What steps did the Democratic Party take to become more supportive of women's rights?
They navigated to debate on abortion rights and women's liberation.
What's the difference between the 90s and the 2010s?
While the 90s took a hard conservative approach the 2010s pulled a complete 180° to become a strong progressive party.
What was the Democrats' stance on social programs (traditionally)?
They were originally known for advocating little federal involvement in social programs.
What changed from the 30s to the 70s?
While in the 30s the Democrats took more of an economic change, the 70s brought more social change, like abortion, representation, and gay rights.